Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Jaco Beach
Monthly Total
$1,524
$26,670
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$595
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$595
$10,413
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$115
$2,013
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$152
$2,660
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$39
$683
Monthly Total
$1,524
$26,670
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